Protecting Minors on Campus


Overview/Description
Target Audience
Expected Duration
Lesson Objectives
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Expertise Level



Overview/Description

Institutions of higher education must provide a safe and healthy environment for minors involved in school-sponsored programs. This course provides background information to be considered when working with minors on campus. In this course, you will learn about general best practices for working with and safeguarding minors as well as reporting requirements for suspected abuse and other mistreatment.

This course was subject to additional review due to Executive Orders (EO) and memoranda issued by the current Presidential Administration. The content of this course has been reviewed by subject matter experts and was deemed to adequately address the relevant EO requirements at the time of last review. It is the responsibility of the customer to ensure this course meets their specific training requirements. Customers should consult with their legal counsel to verify compliance with specific requirements applicable to the customer’s organization.

This course was developed with subject matter support provided by Baker, Donelson, Bearman, Caldwell & Berkowitz, PC. Please note, however, that the course materials and content are for informational purposes only and do not constitute legal advice and may or may not reflect the most current legal developments. Nothing herein, or in the course materials, shall be construed as professional advice as to any particular situation or constitute a legal opinion with respect to compliance with statutes, regulations, or other legal authority. Transmission of the information is not intended to create, and receipt does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship. Readers should not act upon this information without seeking independent legal advice.



Target Audience
University employees and volunteers who work in academic programs, athletics, or other campus activities that engage minors

Expected Duration (hours)
0.4

Lesson Objectives

Protecting Minors on Campus

  • Protecting Minors on Campus
  • recognize the minimum standards of conduct when interacting with minors
  • identify the requirements that are commonly covered in university policies and procedure
  • identify circumstances that could lead to abuse or neglect of minors
  • identify strategies for protecting minors from emotional and physical abuse and neglect
  • recognize the requirements and procedures for reporting incidents of suspected abuse, neglect, or improper conduct
  • Knowledge Check: Mandatory Reporting Procedures
  • Course Number:
    lchr_01_b68_lc_enus

    Expertise Level
    Everyone